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Ben Kotwica

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Ben Kotwica
Denver Broncos
Position:Special teams coordinator
Personal information
Born: (1974-12-08) December 8, 1974 (age 49)
Tinley Park, Illinois, U.S.
Career information
College:Army (1993–1996)
Career history
As a coach:

Ben Kotwica (born, December 8, 1974) is an American football coach who is the special teams coordinator for the Denver Broncos of the National Football League (NFL).

Career

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Kotwica was a linebacker and team captain for Army from 1993 to 1996. Before his career in coaching, Kotwica served in the United States Army as a helicopter pilot, reaching the rank of Captain by 2004. In addition to missions in Bosnia and Herzegovina and Korea, he is a veteran of the Iraq War.[1]

New York Jets

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In 2007, Kotwica was hired by the New York Jets to be their defense/special teams quality control coach. In 2013, Kotwica was promoted to special teams coordinator.[2]

Washington Redskins

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On January 15, 2014, the Washington Redskins announced Kotwica as their special teams coordinator, serving under newly appointed head coach, Jay Gruden.[3] After coaching five seasons with the Redskins, Kotwica requested and was granted permission to interview with other teams.[4]

Atlanta Falcons

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The Atlanta Falcons announced that Kotwica was hired as their new special teams coordinator on January 9, 2019.[4] Kotwica was fired on October 12, 2020.

Minnesota Vikings

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On February 23, 2022, Kotwica was hired by the Minnesota Vikings to serve as the team's assistant special teams coach for the 2022 season.[5]

Denver Broncos

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On February 25, 2023, Kotwica was hired by the Denver Broncos as their special teams coordinator under head coach Sean Payton.[6]

References

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  1. ^ Schad, Tom (September 3, 2014). "Iraq War veteran Ben Kotwica brings authority to Redskins' special teams". WashingtonTimes.com. Retrieved January 9, 2019.
  2. ^ "NY Jets new special teams coordinator Ben Kotwica prepared to fill shoes of Mike Westhoff". June 6, 2013. Retrieved February 1, 2018.
  3. ^ Gantt, Darin (January 15, 2014). "Redskins lure Jets special teams coach away". NBCSports.com. Retrieved January 9, 2019.
  4. ^ a b Hailey, Peter (January 9, 2019). "Ben Kotwica's departure marks the first official coaching change for the Redskins". NBCSports.com. Retrieved January 9, 2019.
  5. ^ "Vikings add Daronte Jones, Mike Smith, Ben Kotwica to coaching staff".
  6. ^ DiLalla, Aric (February 25, 2023). "Broncos announce series of coaching hires". DenverBroncos.com. Retrieved February 25, 2023.
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